Where is the winamp 2 page?

pearljam5555 · 16th December 2003, 14:50

Winamp 5 is just bloated crap. Winamp 2 is the best... It has everything it needs so why stop supporting it???

DJ Egg · 16th December 2003, 15:11

Umm, Winamp 5 is Winamp 2
with the added option of installing new plugins & features

Install the Lite version to upgrade to the latest version of Winamp 2
or the Standard version and uncheck the features/plugins you don't require (including: freeform skin support, cd burning & ripping, media library, video, etc)

Winamp 2.x is no longer supported, because Winamp 5 is the latest version of it. Full stop.

morgado · 16th December 2003, 15:17

Simple and clear, sweet Dj ...
Now we have the best of Media Players in our "hands" ... have fun ...

eminemfan · 16th December 2003, 16:22

Well, You can Go TO: http://winamp.com NOT http://www.winamp.com I Just Tried It And It's The Old Winamp Site..

It's Temporary So It Won't Last Long Till' That Will Be The WINAMP5 Site!!

net-cruizer · 16th December 2003, 16:35

Bloated. lol, now that's funny.
When using classic skins in Winamp 5, it looks exactly the same as Winamp 2x, performs exactly the same, and uses as much resources or even less than Winamp 2x.
Besides, anything extra can be left out during installation, or just remove the specific dll's and you'd be left with Winamp 2x.

Rocky Raccoon · 16th December 2003, 16:43

http://classic.winamp.com

DJ Egg · 16th December 2003, 19:36

classic.winamp.com will soon be dead

Remember, Winamp is Winamp is always Winamp (0.x, 1.x, 2.x, 5.x)
Winamp3 = wasabi.player

The latest version of Winamp is Winamp 5.0
And v5.0 is the direct upgrade from v2.9x

I did say "full stop" in my first post, didn't I ?

D&B · 16th December 2003, 20:29

*whacked*

....aw, I lack the power...

pearljam5555 · 17th December 2003, 03:04

My apologies to all. I guess I havent really even tried Winamp5 yet (cause I am still perfectly content with 2). But because of the whole winamp 3 situation i assumed it would be even worse now. I guess i will shut up now and give it a shot wont I? Oh and does 5 use a different mp3 decoder or is it still use using the same as 2 and 3?

Wildrose-Wally · 17th December 2003, 03:19

Bh420 · 17th December 2003, 04:25

Quote:

Originally posted by pearljam5555
My apologies to all. I guess I havent really even tried Winamp5 yet (cause I am still perfectly content with 2). But because of the whole winamp 3 situation i assumed it would be even worse now. I guess i will shut up now and give it a shot wont I? Oh and does 5 use a different mp3 decoder or is it still use using the same as 2 and 3?

Why don't you try it before bitching.. jeez *grumble*

code65536 · 17th December 2003, 04:26

Maybe having some stuff on the webpage about Winamp 5 == Winamp 2 != Winamp3 would ease the minds of those who clinging onto Winamp 2 after having tried Winamp3.

baafie · 17th December 2003, 09:53

Quote:

Originally posted by pearljam5555
My apologies to all. I guess I havent really even tried Winamp5 yet (cause I am still perfectly content with 2). But because of the whole winamp 3 situation i assumed it would be even worse now. I guess i will shut up now and give it a shot wont I? Oh and does 5 use a different mp3 decoder or is it still use using the same as 2 and 3?

Let me explain what was said before.

Winamp 5 is the exact same thing as Winamp 2, but with a few extra plugins. Remove those plugins, and you get winamp 2 with a new version number. The mp3 decoder is the same. Or, if you prefer, you can install a new decoding plugin. Or you can write one. Your old skins will work fine with winamp 5. And if you have opted to install 'modern' skinning, freeform skins will also work on your winamp 5.

Have fun.

|LDR|aDa · 17th December 2003, 11:46

if ($winamp['5'] == $wasabi.player) {
$winamp['5'] = ."sucks";
} else {
$winamp['5'] = ."owns";
}

baafie · 17th December 2003, 11:53

Winamp 5 freeform skinning utilizes the wasabi skinning engine. I guess you shouldn't use winamp anymore.

|LDR|aDa · 17th December 2003, 12:37

sorry, didnt mean to say it that way.
if ($winamp['5', 'engine'] != $winamp['2', 'engine']) && ($winamp['5', 'engine'] == $winamp['3', 'engine']) {
$winamp['5'] = ."sucks";
} elseif ($winamp['5', 'engine'] == $winamp['2', 'engine']) {
$winamp['5'] = ."Rocks!";
}

lol ok this might be confusing and i dont know if it'd work in a real-life script (assuming that the array exists) but it kinda gives an idea of what im trying to say.
Not that winamp3 was _so_ bad but it wasnt Winamp2/5 either.

james · 17th December 2003, 13:07

|LDR|aDa - you're really, really sad.

|LDR|aDa · 5th January 2004, 12:22

I know, and it also gets me sad sometimes

edsykes · 5th January 2004, 15:49

perhaps the min requirements for running winamp 5 should be lowered from a p2 500mhz.

it seems from that statement as though winamp5 *is* bloatware.

baafie · 5th January 2004, 15:55

Good point.

will · 5th January 2004, 16:34

Quote:

Originally posted by pearljam5555
My apologies to all. I guess I havent really even tried Winamp5 yet (cause I am still perfectly content with 2). But because of the whole winamp 3 situation i assumed it would be even worse now. I guess i will shut up now and give it a shot wont I? Oh and does 5 use a different mp3 decoder or is it still use using the same as 2 and 3?

you are an idiot of the very highest order.

Riley_Pizt · 5th January 2004, 17:07

Quote:

Originally posted by DJ Egg
Umm, Winamp 5 is Winamp 2
with the added option of installing new plugins & features

The key here must be "with..." because the minimum system requirements for WinAMP 5 are MUCH steeper than for WinAMP 2. WinAMP 2 will run on my old Pentium laptop with 32MB of RAM and even on my 486 doorstop with 16MB of RAM both running Windows 95.

WinAMP 5 says it requires:

500MHz Pentium III or comparable
64MB RAM
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003

That is a hell of a lot more.

DJ Egg · 5th January 2004, 21:36

ohhhhhhhh, use classic skins only, don't install support for modern skins, cd burning & ripping, media library, etc etc, or just download the Lite version, and go away.

If you want to install/use the optional new features, get a new computer.

pointless 'idiot thread' *whacked*

16th December 2003, 14:50	#1
pearljam5555 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 39	Where is the winamp 2 page? Winamp 5 is just bloated crap. Winamp 2 is the best... It has everything it needs so why stop supporting it???

16th December 2003, 15:11	#2
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Umm, Winamp 5 is Winamp 2 with the added option of installing new plugins & features Install the Lite version to upgrade to the latest version of Winamp 2 or the Standard version and uncheck the features/plugins you don't require (including: freeform skin support, cd burning & ripping, media library, video, etc) Winamp 2.x is no longer supported, because Winamp 5 is the latest version of it. Full stop. Playlist -\|- Twitter

16th December 2003, 15:17	#3
morgado Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: away from my baby Posts: 1,097	Simple and clear, sweet Dj ... Now we have the best of Media Players in our "hands" ... have fun ... I Love You Ana Luiza MSN

16th December 2003, 16:43	#6
Rocky Raccoon Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Abbey Road Posts: 384	http://classic.winamp.com Salaam

16th December 2003, 19:36	#7
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	classic.winamp.com will soon be dead Remember, Winamp is Winamp is always Winamp (0.x, 1.x, 2.x, 5.x) Winamp3 = wasabi.player The latest version of Winamp is Winamp 5.0 And v5.0 is the direct upgrade from v2.9x I did say "full stop" in my first post, didn't I ? Playlist -\|- Twitter

16th December 2003, 16:22	#4
eminemfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ...Da Hood... Posts: 172	Well, You can Go TO: http://winamp.com NOT http://www.winamp.com I Just Tried It And It's The Old Winamp Site.. It's Temporary So It Won't Last Long Till' That Will Be The WINAMP5 Site!!

16th December 2003, 16:35	#5
net-cruizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 367	Bloated. lol, now that's funny. When using classic skins in Winamp 5, it looks exactly the same as Winamp 2x, performs exactly the same, and uses as much resources or even less than Winamp 2x. Besides, anything extra can be left out during installation, or just remove the specific dll's and you'd be left with Winamp 2x.

16th December 2003, 20:29	#8
D&B Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,027	whacked ....aw, I lack the power...

17th December 2003, 03:04	#9
pearljam5555 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 39	My apologies to all. I guess I havent really even tried Winamp5 yet (cause I am still perfectly content with 2). But because of the whole winamp 3 situation i assumed it would be even worse now. I guess i will shut up now and give it a shot wont I? Oh and does 5 use a different mp3 decoder or is it still use using the same as 2 and 3?

17th December 2003, 03:19	#10
Wildrose-Wally The Albertan Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sunny Southern Alberta Posts: 6,132

17th December 2003, 04:26	#12
code65536 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: .us Posts: 30	Maybe having some stuff on the webpage about Winamp 5 == Winamp 2 != Winamp3 would ease the minds of those who clinging onto Winamp 2 after having tried Winamp3.

17th December 2003, 11:46	#14
\|LDR\|aDa Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denmark, Copenhagen. Posts: 42	if ($winamp['5'] == $wasabi.player) { $winamp['5'] = ."sucks"; } else { $winamp['5'] = ."owns"; }

17th December 2003, 11:53	#15
baafie feminazi (Major Dude) Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,767	Winamp 5 freeform skinning utilizes the wasabi skinning engine. I guess you shouldn't use winamp anymore.

17th December 2003, 12:37	#16
\|LDR\|aDa Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denmark, Copenhagen. Posts: 42	sorry, didnt mean to say it that way. if ($winamp['5', 'engine'] != $winamp['2', 'engine']) && ($winamp['5', 'engine'] == $winamp['3', 'engine']) { $winamp['5'] = ."sucks"; } elseif ($winamp['5', 'engine'] == $winamp['2', 'engine']) { $winamp['5'] = ."Rocks!"; } lol ok this might be confusing and i dont know if it'd work in a real-life script (assuming that the array exists) but it kinda gives an idea of what im trying to say. Not that winamp3 was _so_ bad but it wasnt Winamp2/5 either.

17th December 2003, 13:07	#17
james Forum PFY (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WR3 or NG7 Posts: 6.2+3i Posts: 1,698	\|LDR\|aDa - you're really, really sad. He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts: for support, not illumination.

5th January 2004, 12:22	#18
\|LDR\|aDa Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denmark, Copenhagen. Posts: 42	I know, and it also gets me sad sometimes

5th January 2004, 15:49	#19
edsykes Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: london, UK Posts: 19	perhaps the min requirements for running winamp 5 should be lowered from a p2 500mhz. it seems from that statement as though winamp5 is bloatware.

5th January 2004, 15:55	#20
baafie feminazi (Major Dude) Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,767	Good point.

5th January 2004, 21:36	#23
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	ohhhhhhhh, use classic skins only, don't install support for modern skins, cd burning & ripping, media library, etc etc, or just download the Lite version, and go away. If you want to install/use the optional new features, get a new computer. pointless 'idiot thread' whacked Playlist -\|- Twitter

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